Senior Data Manager

Workplace Circumstances

• Environment: Office
• Languages: English, Khmer
• Location: Phnom Penh

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Data Manager to support the management and coordination of complex data workflows in large-scale and intersectoral epidemiological research projects. The successful candidate will be integrated within the Methodology and Data Analysis Group, which plays a central role in the design, implementation, and quality assurance of data management and statistical analysis across all projects.

The position will have a strong focus on data quality monitoring, automation of data workflows, development of operational dashboards, and integration of data originating from multiple sources, including epidemiological, clinical, laboratory, environmental, entomological and spatial datasets.

Position Overview:

The Senior Data Manager will work under the direct supervision of the Head of the Data and Methodology Analysis Group, and in close collaboration with project investigators, field coordinators and technicians and data analysts. This position involves supervising data field assistants, junior data manager, working with digital data collection platforms (REDCap, KoboToolbox, ODK, etc.), and contributing to reports, statistical exports, and scientific outputs.

The Senior Data Manager will also be responsible for designing and maintaining real-time or near-real-time data monitoring systems and dashboards using tools such as Power BI or equivalent business intelligence platforms, allowing research teams to monitor recruitment, field activities, completeness, data quality, laboratory workflows, and key study indicators.

Recruitment conditions:

• Contract: The initial contract is offered for 1 year (renewable)
• Start Date: Available to start as soon as possible.
• Remote Work: Possibility to work remotely, subject to job role and management approval.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Data Management and Monitoring
• Lead and supervise data management activities for multiple large-scale and One Health surveys and longitudinal epidemiological studies.
• Develop and manage data collection platforms using REDCap, KoboToolbox, ODK, or equivalent systems.
• Design electronic Case Report Forms (CRFs) and supervise the creation of data entry masks.
• Coordinate and monitor field data collection with support from field assistants and field coordinators.
• Implement quality control procedures and conduct regular data cleaning and validation checks.
• Maintain version control, documentation of datasets and metadata in accordance with good data management practices
• Define and monitor Data Quality Indicators (DQIs), including completeness, timeliness, duplication, logical inconsistencies, missing data, outliers, protocol deviations, and field-team performance indicators.
• Develop automated or semi-automated monitoring dashboards using Power BI, or equivalent visualization platforms, to provide real-time oversight of recruitment, sample collection, laboratory processing, follow-up, field activities, and data quality.
• Design dashboards adapted to different users, including investigators, project managers, field coordinators, laboratory teams, and senior management.
• Develop and maintain Data Management Plans (DMPs), data dictionaries, coding conventions, database specifications, data validation plans, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Team Supervision and Coordination
• Supervise and support interviewers and field data assistants in survey implementation, mobile data capture, and troubleshooting.
• Provide training and technical support to field staff on data collection tools and protocols.
• Liaise regularly with field coordinators and data analysts to ensure proper alignment of data and field procedures.
• Coordinate data management activities across several projects simultaneously and establish clear priorities, timelines, and quality-control procedures.
• Provide technical mentoring to junior data management staff and contribute to strengthening data management capacity within the Unit.
• Participate in project meetings and proactively identify data quality issues, operational bottlenecks, and corrective actions.
• Analysis and Reporting Support
• Prepare clean and well-documented datasets for statistical analysis in coordination with biostatisticians and researchers.
• Support preliminary statistical analyses using statistical software such as Stata, R, or equivalent.
• Contribute to the preparation of technical reports, monitoring dashboards, and study deliverables.
• Develop clear and interactive data visualizations using Power BI, R, or other visualization tools to facilitate interpretation and decision-making.
• Produce routine monitoring reports and automated summaries for investigators and project managers.
• Participate in data-related sections of research protocols, manuscripts, and project documentation.
• Use GIS tools for mapping and spatial data analysis would be considered an advantage for supporting location-based epidemiological insights
• Data Security and Compliance:
• Ensure proper storage, pseudonymization, and secure transfer of sensitive data.
• Apply IPC’s data protection protocols and ensure compliance with Cambodian and international ethical and legal standards.
• Implement role-based access controls and ensure that data access is granted according to project responsibilities and ethical approvals.
• Ensure appropriate separation and secure management of directly identifying information and research dataset

Benefits

• Private health insurance including family coverage and life insurance.
• NSSF (Health Care, Occupational Risk, Retirement).
• Khmer New Year and Pchum Ben Bonus.
• Annual leave plus an additional day every three years.
• Multicultural environment with staff from 22 nationalities.
• Opportunities for growth and career advancement.

Languages

• Khmer - Good is required
• English - Good is required
• French - Good is preferred

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in In Data science, Biostatistics, Computer Science, Epidemiology, Public Health, GIS or a related field.

Work History

• Data management, preferably in epidemiological, clinical, public health, socioeconomic, development, open-data or research projects for 3 to 5 years as a minimum

General & Technical Skills

• Proven experience in managing digital data collection systems (REDCap, KoboToolbox, ODK, or equivalent).
• Working knowledge of statistical software (R, Stata or equivalent).
• Experience working with multi-partner, international research consortia is an advantage.
• English and Khmer language skills required, French language skills is an asset.
• Familiarity with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a strong asset, especially for spatial analysis of epidemiological data
• Strong sense of confidentiality, accountability, and research integrity.

Soft Skills

• Excellent organizational and analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple data flows in parallel.
• Strong communication and team management skills; experience supervising junior staff.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, solution-oriented mindset.
• Capacity to adapt to shifting priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to communicate complex data-quality or technical issues clearly to non-technical colleagues, investigators, and project managers.
• Proactive mindset, with the ability to identify potential data issues before they affect study implementation or analysis.
• Strong sense of confidentiality, accountability, and research integrity.